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Overview |
Humboldt State University | |||
| Location | Arcata, CA | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 6,156 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | humboldt.edu | |||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | |||
| Room & Board | $13,166 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $13,837 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,046 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 14,019 | |||
| Admitted | 13,855 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | |||
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| % Men | 3% | |||
| % Women | 6% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 45% | |||
| % Black | 3% | |||
| % Hispanic | 33% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 7% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | |||
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| % In-State | 93% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | |||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/